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The 2026 Helen Hayes Award nominations have been announced, recognizing outstanding achievement in Washington-area professional theatre. Arena Stage, Signature Theatre, Shakespeare Theatre Company, Round House Theatre, and dozens of regional companies are represented across performance, direction, design, and production categories. The awards highlight the breadth of theatre work presented throughout the D.C. metropolitan area.

All new production photos have been released from Beautiful Little Fool, the brand new musical which opened at Southwark Playhouse Borough last week. Learn more and check out the photos here!

Winners have been announced for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Washington, DC Awards! The 2025 Regional Awards honor regional productions, touring shows, and more which had their first performance between October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2025.

All new rehearsal photos have been released from the world premiere production of Beautiful Little Fool. The cast is led by Lauren Ward, Hannah Corneau, and David Hunter. Check out the photos here!

This is the last chance to vote for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Washington, DC Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

You can now check out artwork for Beautiful Little Fool, featuring David Hunter, Lauren Ward, and Hannah Corneau, now playing in the UK at Southwark Playhouse.

We're in the final weeks to vote for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Washington, DC Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

The latest standings have been released for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Washington, DC Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

In this video, watch as director Michael Greif walks us through the aisles of the Drama Book Shop to tell us all about the plays and musicals that made him the artist he is today. Can you guess which classics he most adores?

The latest standings have been released for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Washington, DC Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

The first standings have been released for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Washington, DC Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

David Hunter - whose extensive musical theatre roles include Waitress, Once, Kinky Boots and The Time Traveller's Wife - will star as ‘F. Scott' in the world premiere production of Beautiful Little Fool.

The concept album for BEAUTIFUL LITTLE FOOL, featuring Jessie Mueller, Ryan Vasquez, and Hannah Corneau, released ahead of the show's world premiere in 2026.

Following last month's announcement of the forthcoming concept album, the London cast and creative team have been set for the world premiere of Beautiful Little Fool, opening at Southwark Playhouse Borough.

A brand-new musical, Beautiful Little Fool, with music and lyrics by Hannah Corneau and a book by Mona Mansour, directed by Michael Greif, will release its concept album in October. Watch Jessie Mueller perform 'So Alive' here!

Arena Stage has revealed the cast for their revival of Damn Yankees, starring Rob McClure, Ana Villafañe and more. See who else is starring and learn how to purchase tickets!

Jason Danieley directed Lincoln Center Theater’s Ruby Jubilee Gala, one night only event featuring songs from LCT productions spanning four decades, performed by beloved Broadway stars. We have photos from inside the big night here.

The Off-Broadway Premiere of Crystal Skillman's award-winning play Open will present Open House, a magical series of post-show events presented after select performances at WP Theater. Learn more!

Lincoln Center Theater is launching an online ticket lottery for its upcoming Ruby Jubilee Gala on Monday, May 19 at 6:30pm. Learn how to purchase tickets here!

On Monday, May 19, Jason Danieley will direct Lincoln Center Theater’s Ruby Jubilee Gala, one night only event featuring songs from LCT productions spanning four decades. Learn more here!